Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has insisted the criticism that has been directed his way this season is 'water off my back' - and believes the statistics will back him up.

Howard has come under pressure from Toffees supporters following a number of disappointing performances and some fans have called for Joel Robles to start between the sticks.

But the United States international, who has been a loyal servant to the Premier League club since his permanent arrival in 2007, has hit back at his critics.

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard insisted criticism that has been directed his way is 'water off my back'

Howard has come under pressure from Toffees supporters following a number of disappointing performances

PREMIER LEAGUE CLEAN SHEETS FOR 2015-16 SEASON

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Boaz Myhill, West Bromwich Albion - 6

Peter Cech, Arsenal - 5

David de Gea, Manchester United - 5

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Jack Butland, Stoke City - 4

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Tim Howard, Everton - 3

Howard, who has kept three clean sheets in the top flight this season, has insisted he will not 'buy into that nonsense'.

'With all due respect, the criticism from fans and media doesn't mean anything,' he told Goal.com.

'I think that, for players, it gets blown out of proportion. Strong-willed, good players don't buy into that nonsense.

'When all is said and done, my numbers and record will speak for themselves, and I don't mean that in a historic standpoint. I mean that now. Look at the Premier League, look at the stats for this season.

'It's water off my back. It's not something I concern myself with. I think what critics need to be more concerned with is the stats.

'I think you have to look at where I stack up with the other goalkeepers in the Premier League, and I'll let that speak for the story. I'm not overly concerned with that.'